''A Very Unlucky Leprechaun'' is a 1998

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starring

Warwick Davis Warwick Ashley Davis (born 3 February 1970) is an English actor. He played the title character in ''Willow'' (1988) and the ''Leprechaun'' film series (1993–2003), several characters in the ''Star Wars'' film series (1983–2019), most nota ...

and directed by Brian Kelly in his feature film

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. It was produced by

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, and written by Craig J. Nevius. The film debuted at the 1998 Galway Film Festival.Impressive line-up to go west Michael Dwyer previews the 10th annual Galway Film Fleadh which takes place next month: ITY EDITIONIrish Times; Dublin ublin9 June 1998: 13. The film was released on

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in the United States on August 18, 1998.

Plot

9-year-old Molly and her father move to a house in Ireland they've inherited nicknamed "Misfortune Manor". It brings bad luck to anyone who lives in it. When Molly discovers a leprechaun living on the grounds whose luck has run out too. Together, Molly and her new friend must work together to break the curse and it'll take more than a little bit of luck to save the day.

Cast

as Lucky * Danielle and Stephanie Lombardi as Molly Wilson *

Tim Matheson Tim Matheson (born Timothy Lewis Matthieson; December 31, 1947) is an American actor and director. Some of his best-known acting roles include the title character of the 1960s animated ''Jonny Quest'' TV series, Eric "Otter" Stratton in the 197 ...

as Howard Wilson *

Lisa Thornhill Lisa Thornhill (born September 30, 1966) is an American actress. Early life On September 30, 1966, Thornhill was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Thornhill's parents are J.C. Thornhill and Lynda Beauchamp Thornhill. Thornhill has a sister. Thornh ...

as Sharon Connor * Mick Nolan as Mayor McGreedy * Michael Dwyer as Derek McGreedy * Donal Simmie as Erik McGreedy * Jimmy Keogh as Mr. Mulligan * Una Crawford O'Brien as Principal O'Boyle * Philip Sweeney as Foreman, Starfish * Des Gough as Maitre D'

References

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